@article {10.3844/jcssp.2014.2374.2382, article_type = {journal}, title = {INNOVATION THROUGH A SELF-ORGANIZATION LENS}, author = {Joham, Carmen and Talukder, Majharul and Aseeri, Mohammed}, volume = {10}, number = {12}, year = {2014}, month = {Dec}, pages = {2374-2382}, doi = {10.3844/jcssp.2014.2374.2382}, url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/jcssp.2014.2374.2382}, abstract = {This study argues that the concept of 'self-organization' is useful as an alternative to evaluate innovative capacity in rural communities and enable an effective engagement with the economic development regions. The concept of self-organization provides a means of reviewing regions in a manner which enables local Governments to measure and develop innovative capacity. Developing innovative capacity is seen as an important driver for achieving the targets of a country strategic planning agenda. This paper presents a study in the state of South Australia, Australia in which the self-organization concept offers a strategy for proactively engaging the regions to innovation.}, journal = {Journal of Computer Science}, publisher = {Science Publications} }